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SEPTA Events Mark National Escalator & Elevator Safety Awareness Week

SEPTA officials are being dispatched throughout the transit system this week to talk to customers about ways to ensure they stay safe, as part of National Escalator and Elevator Safety Awareness Week.

The goal is to make travel safer by reminding customers to take some simple steps to stay out of harm's way.

For example, when using escalators and moving walkways, step on and off carefully, and make sure to just bring yourself - no strollers or carts. Also, always use handrails and keep a close eye on younger children. While escalators and moving walkways, ride face forward and don't touch sides below handrails. On elevators, don't force doors open or closed; if doors don't open, ring the alarm bell and wait for assistance. Also, be sure to avoid elevators in case of fire - use stairs if necessary.

SEPTA System Safety personnel are traveling to a number of stations this week to discuss escalator and elevator safety with customers. Here's the schedule:

At these events, customers can watch escalator and elevator safety videos, and take home materials such as flyers with safety tips. There will also be coloring books for children featuring the "Safe-T Rider" cartoon character. More interactive Safe-T Rider programs and activities are available here.

For more information about SEPTA's escalators and elevators, click here.